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N761 BNH

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 BNH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015

seat lock inoperative

Fail 28 Jul 2015 22,015 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

seat lock inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,978 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 17,978 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,503 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,503 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,000 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?

Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
976
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 365
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 342
Direction indicator not working 311
Tyre tread not clearly visible 301
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 294
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N761 BNH is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 9,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N761 BNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N761 BNH registered?

N761 BNH is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N761 BNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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